- Four single-family homes will be built on Stevens Street, with prices set to remain affordable.
- The project includes front porches, honoring the area’s rich history of social connection.
- Watch the video to learn how this initiative is transforming the neighborhood.
BROADCAST SCRIPT
Neighbors here on Stevens Street tell me they’re ready to see their community thrive again.
“It’s a lot of history, it’s a lot of history, it’s a lot of history. If you had time, I can tell you everything and the people and I can tell you all about everything,” said Mitchell.
I’m tracking how plans for affordable housing aim to bring new life to this area.
Stevens Street has a rich history, but the signs of neglect are clear—vacant lots, crumbling homes, and a need for revitalization.
Neighbors here know all about the stories behind these streets.
“First Black mailman, we only had two black mailmen back then and he was one,” said Mitchell.
Willie Mitchell, who grew up on Stevens Street, remembers when the neighborhood was full of life.